Rare genetic variant “the Christchurch mutation” offers hope for Alzheimer’s treatment
A rare genetic variant known as the "Christchurch mutation" is emerging as a potential protector against the devastating effects of Alzheimer's disease, especially linked...
This existing drug could treat lower back pain, study finds
Lower back pain, a prevalent condition affecting 8 in 10 people at some point in their lives, may find a potential solution in an...
Study shows low-carb diet’s benefits for high blood pressure and diabetes
Many adults in the United States face health challenges like high blood pressure, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes.
These conditions often accompany being overweight or...
‘I am fighting for my heart’: A seemingly mild heart murmur turned out to...
Yolanda Everette-Neufville knew she had a heart murmur. How could she not know? Her mother had one, as did each of her seven siblings.
Five...
Lack of sleep linked to increased diabetes risk in women
A recent study conducted at Columbia University has unveiled a concerning link between insufficient sleep and an increased risk of diabetes, particularly in women.
The...
Fatty liver disease linked to severe infections, study finds
Fatty liver disease, medically known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), affects a significant portion of the global population, with approximately one in four...
Drinking beetroot juice may reduce heart attack risk in these people
A recent study conducted by the National Institute for Health and Care Research and elsewhere found that daily consumption of beetroot juice for six...
Adding 3,000 steps a day may effectively lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a prevalent health concern among older adults in the United States, with potential risks for heart attacks, strokes, and heart...
This drug can help reduce heart problems for overweight people
A recent study has shown that a medication called semaglutide can reduce heart problems in overweight people. This medication is typically used for diabetes,...
This diabetes drug helps keep muscles strong in older adults
Metformin is a medication commonly used to control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
However, recent research from the University of Utah Health has...